We're having some engine problems...leaking oil somewhere in rather large quantities. We motored leaving Nuku'alofa and a bit after for a total of 15 hours and lost nearly a gallon. Yikes! We don't have that much in reserve on board...probably a gallon left, we need to keep the motoring to a bare minimum so we can make it to the Customs dock in Opua. Always a challenge. David worked for several hours on it, tightening and adjusting, but saw nothing evident that accounts for the problem.

We drifted rather aimlessly for several hours during the night, but got our wind back late this morning. Squalls this afternoon 25-30K. Right now 22K from the east and we're zipping right along